tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46979333658281452232019-01-28T01:46:41.722-08:00Gabriel NemroGabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-15812614036561060162018-07-12T10:36:00.001-07:002018-07-12T10:36:35.839-07:00The Problem Solver and The Clean Dirt.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dELkMUglxXY/WpjMIgWOrbI/AAAAAAAAKsA/H338OenvDfg1uXnFdVZRoUrMNfoNpwbDACLcBGAs/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dELkMUglxXY/WpjMIgWOrbI/AAAAAAAAKsA/H338OenvDfg1uXnFdVZRoUrMNfoNpwbDACLcBGAs/s640/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had very high hopes for The Problem Solver and The Clean Dirt by Mae Lindstrom, but when I started using them they didn't seem to work as miraculously as promised.</div><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NWwi2GQye2s/WpjMJIsXSVI/AAAAAAAAKsI/rv1jGUFpA_A1l-RL7SC_28FfU9oJ6cuiwCLcBGAs/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NWwi2GQye2s/WpjMJIsXSVI/AAAAAAAAKsI/rv1jGUFpA_A1l-RL7SC_28FfU9oJ6cuiwCLcBGAs/s640/8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />These two powders pack quite a punch even though they were formulated with the most sensitive skin in mind.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maylindstrom.com/products/the-clean-dirt/" target="_blank">The Clean Dirt</a>&nbsp;is more of a quick renewing facial that you apply before hopping into the shower and washing it off while you're in it.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maylindstrom.com/products/the-problem-solver/" target="_blank">The Problem Solver</a>,&nbsp;on the other hand, requires about 40 minutes of your time. There are a lot of recommendations on how to use all of May Lindstrom's products on their website. I was doing everything as instructed, tried adding The Honey Mud to mellow down the products and it was either making nothing for my skin or causing a lot of irritation. I had red bumps all over my face after using both The Clean Dirt and The Problem Solver which was very unsettling.<br />About halfway through both of them, I gave up and gave them to my husband. But one evening everything fell into place. I wasn’t wearing any sunscreen or makeup during the day and decided not to wash my face with a&nbsp;cleanser before giving The Problem Solver another chance. And it worked wonderfully this time, just the way it was supposed to. It minimized the breakouts, evened out the texture and the tone of my skin after just one use.<br />The Clean Dirt on the other hand still was causing irritation sometimes. But with this one, it was when I was using it while taking a bath. I guess my skin gets too perceptive during that time and the product becomes too much for it. But in the shower, it worked perfectly. I apply it before getting into the shower now, letting it sit for a few minutes and then rinse it off. It does help to release dead skin cells and sometimes you can actually feel those dead skin bits under your fingertips when massaging your face right after rinsing off the product.<br />So here are some of my suggestions on how to use May Windstorms products if the usual way doesn’t work for you. First of all, stop using foaming cleansers, even gentle ones. Use The Pendulum Potion and(or) The Honey Mud instead. They preserve your skins natural protective barrier and still allow for the treatments to penetrate your skin and work its magic. Second, rinse them both in the shower. Rinsing off The Problem Solver in the bathtub makes such a mess. Third, The Clean Dirt mixed with The Honey Mud makes the most delicious smelling product in the whole range, but don’t go too heavy-handed with The Honey Mud as it may cancel out the effect of The Clean Dirt completely. Fourth, when in doubt use The Blue Cocoon. If you find yourself with any irritations after using these (or any other) products just follow up with the blue magic and it’ll help to calm it down.<br />So there you go. I currently have my fourth jar of The Problem Solver and the third bottle of The Clean Dirt on the way as I’ve run out of both of them simultaneously and I can’t stand not having them in my regimen. I absolutely love both of these products now and highly recommend them for you to try. Everything is cruelty-free (and vegan, except The Honey Mud), freshly made and delivered to you straight from May's kitchen with a handwritten love note.Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-92077541517975410412018-06-14T08:51:00.000-07:002018-06-14T08:51:04.146-07:00Pat McGrath Mothership I: Subliminal Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QV7X8zIjDts/WxGSJamYzcI/AAAAAAAAjOs/q7JxUQxd_70k_FuMoFqkZmQ_LFfWBcqQgCEwYBhgL/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QV7X8zIjDts/WxGSJamYzcI/AAAAAAAAjOs/q7JxUQxd_70k_FuMoFqkZmQ_LFfWBcqQgCEwYBhgL/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you been coveting the Mothership palettes as much as I have? Pat McGrath sure has a great talent and experience in creating striking makeup looks. But are average girls like me ready to pull off those editorial looks?</div><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lmcLhQQLT0U/WxGR39Y10hI/AAAAAAAAjOk/ShVxhFuB0gIst184syohQSG8M-e6BLYLwCEwYBhgL/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lmcLhQQLT0U/WxGR39Y10hI/AAAAAAAAjOk/ShVxhFuB0gIst184syohQSG8M-e6BLYLwCEwYBhgL/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These were the questions that were stopping me from purchasing Pats products ever since she launched her beauty line. I’m not good with makeup at all. I’m more of a skin-care girl. However, I am tempted from time to time to dabble in the world of colour. When I bought Lila palette by Natasha Denona I thought that it would satisfy all of my cravings for colour. And it did until I saw the Subliminal palette from Pat McGrath. That Blitz Blue shade struck me right into the heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TE6OMulDW6o/WxGRxpL3svI/AAAAAAAAjOg/8PIm4kiP3F8vluYT6T82epRcA5GZNgsXgCEwYBhgL/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TE6OMulDW6o/WxGRxpL3svI/AAAAAAAAjOg/8PIm4kiP3F8vluYT6T82epRcA5GZNgsXgCEwYBhgL/s640/3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>All of the shades swatched like magic, so pretty. However, when I started applying them to my eyes I realized that the very shade that persuaded me to buy the palette in the first place wasn’t pigmented enough. That magical blue is very much translucent unless you layer it over black. And all that magical sparkle that you can see in promo videos on Pats Instagram are only this sparkly under LED lights. So, unless you’re going somewhere with very good lighting these shadows won’t look much different from other less expensive eyeshadows.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B1ugoVGzwAw/WxGRxLIc4WI/AAAAAAAAjOc/TqfeqfhR3TYrVW3yMzq-q296b0RQM4_8ACEwYBhgL/s1600/2.crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1083" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B1ugoVGzwAw/WxGRxLIc4WI/AAAAAAAAjOc/TqfeqfhR3TYrVW3yMzq-q296b0RQM4_8ACEwYBhgL/s640/2.crop.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However, I must say that these eyeshadows are very high quality and they are one of a kind. When I was playing with the Subliminal palette I remembered that there was a similar product by Charlotte Tilbury which was called Nocturnal Cat Eyes To Hypnotise. I haven’t used it for a while and I remembered it being quite sparkly and innovative. But pales in comparison with the amount of sparkle that you get from the Mothership palettes. And probably all of Pat McGrath’s products. But, again, do not expect to get the results that you can see in her videos because you will be disappointed just like me. Also if you don’t know what to do with colours in your makeup you probably don’t need a $125 palette created for editorial looks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp;I realize that this review probably sounds controversial and unclear at this point. That’s because I’m still on the fence with this palette still. Even though I have returned it I still think sometimes that probably I should have kept it. I guess what made me return the palette in the first place was its heavily “facetuned” appearance on Pat McGrath's social media. The only other videos that depicted the Mothership palettes in a similar way were by Regina from Picturresque. Those videos eventually convinced me that I need to try at least one of the palettes. But if you would like to see what it would actually look like on your eyes watch any other youtube review. Those underwhelming looks are what you’ll get. Still pretty, but not as pretty as promised. These shadows did not deliver the magic. But now I think maybe I could have used the lack of pigmentation for my benefit because I like how it turned out in the pictures.<br />Should I have kept it? What’s your experience with the Mothership palettes from Pat McGrath?<br /><br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-75056543412305457002018-03-28T10:16:00.000-07:002018-03-28T10:16:26.087-07:00The Honey Mud by May Lindstrom.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RH_YXr6tzN0/WpjLp-TalEI/AAAAAAAAKr8/2fsVMNZN1KQZ2mZ7xQbmTFT4bcPD2Yw4ACLcBGAs/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="1600" height="398" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RH_YXr6tzN0/WpjLp-TalEI/AAAAAAAAKr8/2fsVMNZN1KQZ2mZ7xQbmTFT4bcPD2Yw4ACLcBGAs/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; &nbsp;I love that all of May Lindstrom's&nbsp;products have a uniformity thought the whole collection. They look very simple yet gorgeous at the same time and they all can be mixed and matched depending on what you want to achieve&nbsp;with your mixture. This gorgeous skin treat comes in a 100ml (3,38 fl. oz.) dark blue glass jar (which looks black) and is called The Honey Mud.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; So what exactly is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maylindstrom.com/products/the-honey-mud/" target="_blank">The Honey Mud</a>? Is it a cleanser? Is it a mask? It's both and it's everything. It is a "union of raw honey, white halloysite clay and aromatic pure plant oils". This pudding-like indulgence transforms into milk upon contact with water and removes impurities from your skin while feeding it at the same time. I am very glad that I've discovered this product for myself as it completely changed my approach to my skincare ritual. I personally prefer to use my Honey Mud as a cleanser because you use way less product this way rather than using it as a mask. It's relatively easy to use (it would have been perfect if it came with a scoop). You simply massage it into your soaking wet face and then rinse it off. For me, now there is nothing more perfect than starting my day with The Honey Mud. Before brushing my teeth, before getting dressed. (Yes, I'll have my dessert before the main course, please!) It is very gentle and nourishing and the smell of it inevitably lifts the mood.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;I'll do my best not to sound cheesy describing the scent, but it truly is out of this world. If you have the Blue Cocoon already but haven't tried The Honey Mud yet, well this one might be even better. Of course, they are completely different. The Honey Mud has a very warming indulgent smell. With a blend of myrrh, sandalwood, vanilla, orange, and honey it can help you zone out and be in the moment, enjoying it, savoring every second. First few weeks after I got my very first jar of The Honey Mud I could not get enough of it. It is so addictive I had to restrict myself to using it not more than once a day because if I use the same product too often my skin gets used to the product and it becomes less effective.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Soul-feeding&nbsp;smell aside, this cleanser leaves the skin feeling silky-soft. You can use it as a mask too and you will be tempted to leave it on your face for as long as possible. No problem, do that. I've tried it as a mask a couple of times and the result wasn't much different from using it as a cleanser. But because you apply it to dry skin and because it has the texture of honey it's not as easy to spread. Therefore you use five times more product than you would if you were applying it to wet skin. But if your budget allows&nbsp;you to use a $90 product as generously as you wish then go ahead. May aslo says that you can use it head-to-toe if you're a queen.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To sum it up, I highly recommend investing in this product. It is easily the best smelling skincare item I've ever owned and it is all natural, pure and cruelty-free (not vegan as it contains honey, but it's collected in a more sustainable and humane way). It doesn't strip your skin of its natural protective barrier and feeds the skin instead. It is suitable&nbsp;for all skins including most sensitive. This product brings joy into my skincare routine and it now has its permanent and well-deserved place in my skincare collection. #inloveforeverwithhoneymudGabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-78835681900147145462018-03-22T09:56:00.001-07:002018-03-22T09:56:54.688-07:00Cleansers I Love at The Moment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UlA3lt63r_I/WpjNi0e3EWI/AAAAAAAAKsg/mrCsfKyweRE2y3v6ZxGasXuGRa5JQ5yfACLcBGAs/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UlA3lt63r_I/WpjNi0e3EWI/AAAAAAAAKsg/mrCsfKyweRE2y3v6ZxGasXuGRa5JQ5yfACLcBGAs/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here are three of my recent go-tos when it comes to cleansing.<br /><a name='more'></a><a href="https://www.omorovicza.com/us/moor-cream-cleanser.html" target="_blank">Omorovicza Moore Cream Cleanser</a>&nbsp;is awesome for a quick and refreshing morning cleanse. It's very gentle, minty and comforting. It also has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. This cleanser has a&nbsp;smooth creamy consistency that doesn't foam and leaves the skin feeling clean and balanced. I also like taking it with me on trips, it truly is a great&nbsp;problem-solving product. It takes off all kinds of makeup gently, it calms and hydrates the skin. And it's the only one out of these three that doesn't require a muslin cloth.<br />Another great cleanser is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.omorovicza.com/us/facial-skincare-products/cleansers/thermal-cleansing-balm.html" target="_blank">Omorovicza Cleansing Thermal Balm</a>. My skin disagrees with a lot of makeup and ingredients in skincare and this cleanser is so perfect for taking the day off, detox and ease the irritation from makeup. It melts the makeup off my&nbsp;face in seconds and it doesn't bleed into the eyes. It's full of great ingredients and you get all the benefits of the moor mud and the nourishing oil blend. I use it both morning and night and I love it. Especially when I follow it with a hot steaming&nbsp;cloth, my face&nbsp;is perfectly clean, soft and supple. And of course, it smells great.<br /><a href="https://www.mvskincare.com/collections/cleansers/products/9-oil-cleansing-tonic" target="_blank">MV Skincare 9 Oil Cleansing Tonic</a>&nbsp;is everything you want from an oil cleanser. It&nbsp;is a great blend of oils suitable for all skin types including sensitive. I usually&nbsp;reach for it in the morning. It smells lovely and it is quite light. I give my&nbsp;face a "wake up" massage with it and then follow it with a hot cloth and my skin is awake and ready for the next skincare step. Also, like everything from this brand this oil is made from organic ingredients and is very pure and natural (Omorovicza is all natural too).<br />All of these three cleansers are great for all skin types and any occasion (and obviously cruelty-free). These are some of the best cleansers I've had in my routine and I highly recommend all three.<br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-54639687009810909322018-01-25T09:26:00.002-08:002018-01-25T09:26:27.293-08:00One Brand Skin Care Regimen. Tata Harper.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A-kTnKkBH7M/WmlahdAdhYI/AAAAAAAAGt8/f2m0FyBrr2E_GHUtH8UW_hQWEcw52eWXgCLcBGAs/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1600" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A-kTnKkBH7M/WmlahdAdhYI/AAAAAAAAGt8/f2m0FyBrr2E_GHUtH8UW_hQWEcw52eWXgCLcBGAs/s640/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp; &nbsp;First of all, all Tata Harper products are cruelty-free and 100% natural. All of them are abundant&nbsp;with botanical extracts and nutrients. If that's something you're looking for in your skincare than Tata Harper is a good brand to look into. However, like with any other&nbsp;brand, it doesn't mean that every single product will work for you.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />&nbsp; &nbsp;That's why I'm sharing with you my experience with the brand. I'll start with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/regenerating-cleanser-125ml" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Regenerating Cleanser</a>, which is a nice gentle cleanser suitable for any time of day. It is a versatile product, it can be used as a first or second cleanse. It doesn't strip the skin of its natural oils and leaves the skin very soft. However, my biggest and only problem with this product is the price of $78. I just don't find it that special to pay that amount for it. Also, the packaging is not ideal for this product as it regularly clogs the dispenser. Since I've purchased my cleanser they have changed the packaging and I can't say whether it's better now because I haven't tried it and I'm not going to find out.<br /><a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/hydrating-floral-essence-125-ml" target="_blank"><i><b>Hydrating Floral Essence</b></i></a>, I find,<b>&nbsp;</b>is another slightly overpriced product from the range. It has great ingredients and preps the skin for the moisturizer beautifully. It is better than a regular floral water, more nourishing. But if you have a great moisturizer to follow it, any good floral water like Evanhealy or MV Organic Skincare will do just as good.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;If I were to recommend anything from the brand it would be the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/rejuvenating-serum-50ml" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Rejuvenating Serum</a><i style="font-weight: bold;">. </i>It is very restorative. It improves the look and the quality of the skin in just one use. I was very impressed with the results of this serum. It works even better when followed by&nbsp;the&nbsp;<i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/retinoic-nutrient-face-oil-30-ml" target="_blank">Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil (Replenishing Nutrient Complex)</a>.</i>&nbsp;This oil is also pretty powerful and can help to restore and repair very dry skin very quickly. And it lasts very long time as you only need one-two drops.<br /><i style="font-weight: bold;">&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/repairative-moisturizer" target="_blank">Repairative&nbsp;Moisturizer</a>&nbsp;</i>seemed too light for my taste. It did leave my skin velvety-soft but I didn't feel like it brought enough moisture to my skin when used on its own. And it has very runny texture, more like a serum as opposed to the Rejuvenating&nbsp;Serum, which felt more like a cream. So if you don't need a kick of moisture in your routine you might like this cream. However, on the website, it is described as an "ultra-hydrating moisturizer" which I strongly disagree with and I definitely won't be spending $105 on it again.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;Another product from&nbsp;Tata Harper that I very much enjoy is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/restorative-eye-creme" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Restorative Eye Cream</a>. What's so great about it is that it's non-migrating. Which means that you can apply it all over your eye area and not worry that it'll migrate into your eyes. It works great and is very nourishing. If you're looking for a good eye-cream and you don't like when eye products sting the eyes and blur the vision than look no further.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;Now onto the product that has been raved about quite a bit. The infamous&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/resurfacing-mask" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Resurfacing Mask</a>&nbsp;was something I tried to like it but I just didn't see any impressive results from using it. From the small $58&nbsp;pot that it comes in you can get about four uses. Yes, it was refreshing and slightly plumping but I can't say it impressed me enough to restock on it religiously. But I'm not saying that I'll never buy it again.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;Tata Harper also has a line of natural makeup which includes Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tints. I've tried them in&nbsp;&nbsp;<i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/volumizing-lip-and-cheek-tint-very-naughty" target="_blank">Very Naughty</a>&nbsp;</i>and in <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/volumizing-lip-and-cheek-tint-very-sweet" target="_blank">Very Sweet</a>. </i>They are surprisingly pigmented which makes them a bit hard to apply especially to the lips. They are also only ever so slightly moisturizing, so it's not something to be used to bring back moisture to your lips and cheeks. I would rather describe them as comfortable matte. But I do enjoy using them every once in a while to create effortless healthy "I woke up like this" looks. Very Naughty is a bright berry-red color, quite chic and wearable. Good for creating a sensual look. Very Sweet is a light pink with a subtle shimmer. Great for everyday use to add a pop of color to your face. It is the lightest shade out of four. I also have my eyes on Very Popular. Non the less, it is also quite expensive for what it is. But if you're willing to pay $36 for 4,5g of good tinted balm then feel free to do so. They are very long-lasting.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;Speaking of lip balm. I've also tried <b><i><a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/be-true" target="_blank">Be True</a></i></b> and <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.tataharperskincare.com/be-adored" target="_blank">Be Adored</a>&nbsp;</i>lip balms. The first one is a&nbsp;simple not tinted lip balm. Nothing special about it. Be Adored is a cross between Be True and Very Naught Volumizing Tint. You get very little product for $29 and they work just as regular drug store lip balms just with slightly better ingredients.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;There you have it. I've had things that worked out great for my skin from this brand and some that did nothing at all. I hope you find this information useful. Please share with me things that you love from Tata Harper and why.<br /><br /><b><br /></b>Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-36561035381732959352018-01-18T10:51:00.001-08:002018-01-18T10:53:44.555-08:00Cult Beauty Box by Caroline Hirons. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETwcNgcmwVI/WmDDlJq5sdI/AAAAAAAAGtI/t9DG0d2CNz8X3GD8mH5-t9rMa_UJd17FgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETwcNgcmwVI/WmDDlJq5sdI/AAAAAAAAGtI/t9DG0d2CNz8X3GD8mH5-t9rMa_UJd17FgCLcBGAs/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />This is the third box curated by <b style="font-style: italic;">Caroline Hirons </b>for the<b style="font-style: italic;"> Cult Beauty</b> and the first one I got my hands on. I love an opportunity to try more things for a lesser price but previous sets they created did not seem as attractive to me as this one.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />You can still get this<b><i> <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/caroline-hirons-the-cult-beauty-box-december-2017.html" target="_blank">Box of Dreams</a></i></b>&nbsp;on the website, luckily it's still on sale. In the box, there are six full-size products with a 40% discount! Converted to USD it was $250, that's a hefty price tag. But you basically get all the skincare you need for a few months ahead. And frankly speaking, it's a very fair price just because the Blue Cocoon on its own retails for $180 and you still get 5 more products to try.<br />I'll go in the order I would use these products. For a cleanser, we have <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/omorovicza-moor-cream-cleanser.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Omorovicza Moore Cream Cleanser</i></b></a>. I had no doubts that I would love this one because I love the majority of the Omorovicza products. However, I didn't use it correctly and wasted a lot of product. Well, in my defense, who reads the instructions for a cleanser!? I was applying way too much product to dry skin when I only was supposed to use a pea-size amount on wet skin. It works great as a morning cleanser, minty, refreshing and very gentle. It definitely is a keeper.<br />Next up is<b><i> <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/dcl-multi-action-penta-peel.html" target="_blank">DCL Multi-Action Penta Peel</a></i></b> pads, which I have not used at all. I avoid using chemical peels on my skin at the moment. I've read a lot about holistic skincare and a lot of people behind the brands that I love (MV Organic, Evanhealy, May Lindstrom) have built their skin care lines on the idea that every skin should be treated as sensitive. And that's what I've come to believe too. So, I have nothing to say about these peel pads, but if that's something you're into I'm sure you can trust Caroline's recommendation.<br /><b><i><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/oskia-renaissance-mask.html" target="_blank">Oskia Renaissance Mask</a></i></b> was something I was excited to try. Oh how much I've heard&nbsp;about it. And honestly, it did not live up to my expectations. It has the texture similar to a balm cleanser, unusual for a face mask. And it is yet another resurfacing&nbsp;product though not a very aggressive one. It smells of roses and it does leave your skin softer. I can definitely say that this mask is a go-to before an event to help your makeup go on smoother. However, I'm personally only reaching for it 2-3 times a month.<br />Now onto really good stuff.<a href="http://niod.com/product/fractionated-eye-contour-concentrate-15ml" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"> Niod&nbsp;Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate&nbsp;</a>is<b style="font-style: italic;">&nbsp;</b>one of the best eye area treatments that I've tried. It is light, effective and high-tech. It gives just the right amount of nourishment, it can be used all around your eye, it absorbs quickly and doesn't migrate into the eye. To me, it's an all-around perfect product which I could have looked over if not for this box. It's a kick-ass product that left me curious about the brand in general.<br />The star of this box, deservingly, is the <b><i><a href="https://www.maylindstrom.com/products/the-blue-cocoon/" target="_blank">May Lindstrom Blue Cocoon</a></i></b>. This concentrated treatment balm can easily replace all your skincare. It can be used all over your face including eyes and lips. It is without a doubt the most restorative skin care product&nbsp;I have ever come across. It helps me to deal with breakouts and irritations on my skin, it helps to heal it quicker and better. I have been using it every day ever since I've received my box. It has transformed my skin and made it overall much healthier. And on top of it all, it has a mind-clearing aroma to it, herbal and quite therapeutic. It has an outrageous price tag of $180 but I will be buying it again and again despite it. It is that great.<br />And the last thing in the Box of Dreams is <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/leahlani-skincare-champagne-serum.html" target="_blank">Leahlani Champagne Serum</a>. </i>It is the second oil serum I've come across and I still don't quite get the concept. As an oil, it is quite lovely, light and aromatic. But as a serum, it doesn't make sense to me. I use oils more often than moisturizers so applying oil on top of another oil seems absurd to me. Other than that I'm happy with the product, not as impressed as with the Blue Cocoon though, but it's hard to beat.<br />So, in a nutshell, grab a box for yourself while you still can. It's a great deal and the products inside are very lovely. I did not expect anything less from Caroline, the goddess of everything skin care. And yes, all products in the box are cruelty-free.<br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-91051812958857390922018-01-09T10:29:00.000-08:002018-01-09T10:29:28.377-08:00Sisley Beauty Subscription<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1hi9BNROnHo/Wi4aA8F1ocI/AAAAAAAAGrg/hkEzl8yseH4PZuZJh6rZgfhoGBYjUyUgACLcBGAs/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1hi9BNROnHo/Wi4aA8F1ocI/AAAAAAAAGrg/hkEzl8yseH4PZuZJh6rZgfhoGBYjUyUgACLcBGAs/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was always very curious about this luxury skincare and makeup brand but too scared to invest in products without knowing if I would like them or not. There's no point of trying skincare on the back of your hand or on a small area of your face on top of makeup.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a>For those curious&nbsp;people like me, Sisley created the <a href="http://www.sisley-paris.com/en-US/beauty-subscription/presentation/" target="_blank">subscription box</a>. It basically is a monthly subscription box (3, 6 or 12 months) with 5 deluxe&nbsp;size samples per month delivered to your door. You can try the product at your convenience&nbsp;and find out which products work for you and which don't.<br />For me personally, this experience was somewhat controversial. The first thing that annoyed me to the bones was the time of delivery. Alway the last day of the month! I can barely manage to wait for the 2-day flash Sephora shipping arrive, imagine how agonizing was to wait for the box for a whole month! I honestly expected more from a luxury brand. The waiting game sometimes made the products less enjoyable because the expectations were raised unreasonably high.<br />Next thing I've noticed was that the majority of the products did not work for me. All face creams and masks would sit on top of my skin until I wash them away in the evening or morning. I did not see any significant changes in my skin whatsoever. Even body cream didn't absorb properly. Shower products were nice but I doubt that I'll ever by them in full size.<br />What pleasantly surprised me though were the perfumes. I just started falling in love with classic french scents after wearing Chanel №5 L'Eau. And I was so pleased to be introduced&nbsp;to the Sisley Eau du Soir in the very first box. This fragrance immediately&nbsp;became one of my absolute favorites and an every day go-to scent. It is elegantly fresh with a touch of floral notes. Simply heavenly!<br />Another item from the box that I've used religiously after trying it was the Mascara So Intense. It is very easy to wear for a full day. Most of the mascaras hurt my lashes and eyes after just a few hours of wear. Which is why I most likely will wear eyeliner instead.<br />In a nutshell, the experiment with the beauty subscription box from Sisley was more disappointing than pleasant for me. The majority of the products were targeted for the mature skins which I don't have quite yet. I was curious about a number of products and I didn't get to try any of them after&nbsp;the six months of subscription. On the bright side, I found a perfect perfume and I'm not mad at it at all. There's still a very quiet voice in my head whos curiosity&nbsp;has not been satisfied and who's saying that I should give this subscription another 6-months chance. And I honestly don't know if I want another six months of&nbsp;hoping to find something that works for my skin.<br />Have you tried this subsciption&nbsp;box? What are your thoughts?Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-66029265619609334882017-12-11T09:06:00.000-08:002017-12-11T09:06:13.309-08:00Red and Gold.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ucx_2XOic3Q/Wi4HrUSxAmI/AAAAAAAAGrI/s7YER59uKSIuCsC15Ovp1SL-8AFNGuEEwCEwYBhgL/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ucx_2XOic3Q/Wi4HrUSxAmI/AAAAAAAAGrI/s7YER59uKSIuCsC15Ovp1SL-8AFNGuEEwCEwYBhgL/s1600/5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Who's ready for the season of all things red and gold?! Festive mood&nbsp;finally took over me and all I could think about was a red dress and something sparkly to go with it!&nbsp;</div><div><a name='more'></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t_Ha92Omo9A/Wi4HsU2rohI/AAAAAAAAGrU/aaGuBieNk601GA8lbV4KiY3nF_2MkX6ngCEwYBhgL/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1090" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t_Ha92Omo9A/Wi4HsU2rohI/AAAAAAAAGrU/aaGuBieNk601GA8lbV4KiY3nF_2MkX6ngCEwYBhgL/s1600/6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Makeup I'm wearing:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Face</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/foundation-primer-radiance-P299223" target="_blank">Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Radiance</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/pro-filtr-soft-matte-longwear-foundation-P87985432?skuId=1925205" target="_blank">Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 180</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/naked-skin-highlighting-fluid-P41714229?skuId=1902287" target="_blank">Urban Decay Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid in sin</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bronzer and blush from <a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/us/instant-look-in-a-palette-beauty-glow.html" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury&nbsp;Instant Look in a Palette</a>, very light application</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eyes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/lila-eyeshadow-palette-P421738?skuId=1977354&amp;keyword=natasha%20denona%20lila" target="_blank">Natasha Denona Lila Eyeshadow Palette - Per Se, Juneau, Magnolia</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/chroma-crystal-top-coat-P424001?skuId=1994151&amp;icid2=products%20grid:p424001" target="_blank">Natasha Denona Chroma Cristal Top Coat in peach</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.sisley-paris.com/en-US/mascara-so-intense-0-27-oz-3473311853000.html" target="_blank">Sisley Mascara So Intense in deep black</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/better-than-sex-mascara-P381000" target="_blank">Too Faced Better Than&nbsp;Sex Mascara</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/1-5mm-mechanical-gel-eye-liner-P388106?skuId=1829308" target="_blank">Hourglass 1,5MM Mechanical Gel Eye Liner in Canyon</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/the-expert-lip-color-P407709?skuId=1821677&amp;icid2=kevyn_aucoin_lp_bestsellers_carousel:p407709" target="_blank">Kevyn Aucoin Expert Lip Color Lipstick in true red</a>&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can also check out t<a href="https://yumikim.com/dr-17385m-rouge.html" target="_blank">he red dress&nbsp;</a>and t<a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-triple-nugget-drop-earrings/prd/8568149?xaffid=2134&amp;r=1" target="_blank">he earrings</a>. The dress especially is stunning, simple and elegant, perfect for any occasion.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How are you dressing up this holiday season?</div>Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-81110006222012876232017-12-04T08:13:00.003-08:002017-12-04T08:14:57.316-08:00Evening Skincare Ritual in Three Simple Steps.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WXEMS4HJPY4/WfIpJmG_Q3I/AAAAAAAAGlk/YNiyCZJZJVwu1nTIki9jJbdp15gROI9yACLcBGAs/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WXEMS4HJPY4/WfIpJmG_Q3I/AAAAAAAAGlk/YNiyCZJZJVwu1nTIki9jJbdp15gROI9yACLcBGAs/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; As long as this post is about a very quick and easy skincare ritual I'll try to keep it as short as possible. We all have those days when we barely manage to brush our teeth before bed and those when we have a bit more time and energy to treat our skin, but not quite enough to stick with a ten-step routine. Here's a quick version of a pamper skincare ritual that I reach for at least three times a week and it always takes me about ten minutes.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />&nbsp; I start by cleansing my face with a type of a cleanser that I fancy at the moment. The quickest are the foaming ones, cream cleansers are for when my skin is more sensitive and when I have more time. Then I mix one portion of MV&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mvskincare.com/collections/active-clay-maks/products/signature-mineral-mask" target="_blank">Signature Minceral Mask</a>&nbsp;as&nbsp;directed. It's easy to mix, it applies easily and dries within 3-5 minutes. I take it off with a hot cloth and either spray my face with some kind of flower water or just go ahead with the <a href="https://www.mvskincare.com/collections/cleansers/products/9-oil-cleansing-tonic" target="_blank">9 Oil Cleansing Tonic</a>. I take my time to massage it in and take pauses to breathe in the wonderful calming aroma of the oil. It works wonderfull all over the face and eyes and you can leave it on and go to bed without putting on any additional moisturizer or oil.<br />&nbsp; Yes, taking good care of your skin can be that simple and at the same time powerful. The Signature Mineral Mask is incredibly gentle and my skin feels very soft and balanced after I use it. The 9 Oil Cleansing Tonic is very nourishing and aromatic, it's a perfect finishing touch to this simple skincare ritual. Also, all of MV Skincare products are organic, cruelty-free, ethicly-made and suitable for the most sensitive skins.<br />&nbsp; And if you haven't already, I highly recommend looking up <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvRjt_inhl6wvS7v-miEWpQ" target="_blank">MV Organic Skincare on YouTube</a>. There are videos where Sharon McGlinchey herself talks you through each and every product and how to use them to get the best results. That's how I found out about this ritual and fell hard in love with it.Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-87425048406666882372017-11-17T10:11:00.000-08:002017-12-06T14:30:04.736-08:00Volumizing Hair Products That Actually Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HIrvvero6pI/WfVNxx9fNxI/AAAAAAAAGmw/l1fTqnpUTukuqk0Mo-ti2ReHuosV4XVgACLcBGAs/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HIrvvero6pI/WfVNxx9fNxI/AAAAAAAAGmw/l1fTqnpUTukuqk0Mo-ti2ReHuosV4XVgACLcBGAs/s640/10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDJExAxeuZM/WfVNx1OqO-I/AAAAAAAAGms/IFXXszdKm-IfVHkeAf4RrxSNENigLZWdQCLcBGAs/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDJExAxeuZM/WfVNx1OqO-I/AAAAAAAAGms/IFXXszdKm-IfVHkeAf4RrxSNENigLZWdQCLcBGAs/s640/11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ovMUSQNc2Q/Wg8qFPtbhtI/AAAAAAAAGnU/mxAvq-n4tD4DPBbtPuRkCUeeg0IoZ-tLQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_4207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ovMUSQNc2Q/Wg8qFPtbhtI/AAAAAAAAGnU/mxAvq-n4tD4DPBbtPuRkCUeeg0IoZ-tLQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_4207.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />My hair has&nbsp;always been quite heavy yet thin, so it has always lacked volume. For that reason, I've been trying various volumizing products and none of them worked. At least they didn't work the way I wanted them to.<br /><br /><br />Personally, I hate the feeling of a product in my hair. Some of those volumising products required heat styling (not an option for me as well), some of them made my hair feel dirty and sticky, some (like Oribe Dry Texturising Spray) made my hair a crunchy untouchable&nbsp;mess. Afer some time I've lost my faith in those types of products and decided to accept&nbsp;my hair as it is. Until one day I got a sample of <b><a href="https://www.aveda.com/product/17769/16789/styling/tonic/volumizing-tonic#/shade/3.4_fl_oz%2F100_ml" target="_blank">Aveda Volumizing Tonic</a></b>. I used it just because I had it and did not expect any results from it whatsoever. To my surprise, it worked quite well. This tonic is perfect for everyday use for any length of hair. I started using it while I had really long hair it worked just as well. This product is almost undetectable&nbsp;on the hair yet you can see the volume. From the bunch, I would say this one is the one you should definitely&nbsp;try. It claims to add a lift at the root, weightless volume and shine to your hair. I'm not sure about the shine part but other two claims are on point. I don't have a single bad thing to say about this tonic. It smells good, works perfectly and is undetectable - that's good enough in my book.<br /><a href="https://www.aveda.com/product/5303/22631/hair-care/leave-in-treatment/pure-abundance-style-prep#/shade/3.4_fl_oz%2F100_ml" target="_blank"><b>Aveda Pure Abundance Style Prep</b></a> is very similar to the Volumising Tonic, the most distinctive difference is probably the smell and additional light conditioning effect. If you have very dry damaged hair you might consider this one over the Volumizing Tonic. I like them both equally and switch between the two depending on the mood.<br /><b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/pret-a-powder-P384541?skuId=1562859&amp;icid2=bumble_lp_style_and_sculpt_carousel:p384541" target="_blank">Bumble and Bumble Pret-a-Powder</a> </b>is my all time favorite dry shampoo. First of all, it's not in the spray form, which is better for the planet (and in my case my lungs and my nose). I simply can not stand the chemical stench that comes out of the spray cans with dry shampoo and other styling&nbsp;products! However, I do appreciate a good dry shampoo on the days when my hair needs de-greasing in between the washes. And this one from Bumble and Bumble is just perfect for that. It does have a light artificial floral scent to it but it's in no way offensive or heavy. You sprinkle it onto the roots, massage it in and you're good to go. The hair is no longer greasy and it has extra volume instead. I've had this sample size for a while now and it's still half full.<br />On special occasions when I need something more than just effortless volume<b>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/wave-spray-P406665?skuId=1802107&amp;icid2=products%20grid:p406665" target="_blank">Ouai Wave Spray</a>&nbsp;</b>comes in handy. This product is not something I would use on the daily basis as it is detectable on the hair. However, it is quite tolerable if I only wear it for a limited period of time. It adds texture and hold to your hair so it's perfect for creating soft waves or beach hair look for a night out. It also smells nice, still artificial but not as bad as some other products on the market.Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-16980049178893667952017-11-06T09:03:00.001-08:002017-11-06T09:03:19.167-08:00One Brand Travel Friendly Skin Care Regimen. Omorovicza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-24eioEaSkV0/WfIpASS3_bI/AAAAAAAAGlg/Au8ou5ByeeEnGuADjZwAoEFUy9BsjQ1DgCLcBGAs/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-24eioEaSkV0/WfIpASS3_bI/AAAAAAAAGlg/Au8ou5ByeeEnGuADjZwAoEFUy9BsjQ1DgCLcBGAs/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I absolutely love to discover new products. And the best way, in my opinion, is through discovery kits. For a reasonable price, you can try a few products from a brand and not feel frustrated if you don't like the products after all.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a>I've contemplated ordering anything from <b>Omorovicza</b> for quite some time because their products may easily cause a significant dent in your wallet. This<b> <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/omorovicza-essentials-kit.html" target="_blank">Essential Set</a></b>, however, is less intimidating and won't break your bank.<br />What's inside:<br /><b>Thermal Cleansing&nbsp;Balm </b>to me is a great all over cleanser. I love when balm cleansers don't irritate sensitive eye area and this one sure doesn't do that. It is packed full of great ingredients beneficial&nbsp;for everyone nearing their 30s and over. I like to use it for face massage and then&nbsp;leave it on for 10-15 minutes to rip all of its benefits. Then I remove it with a hot cloth and continue with the next skincare step.<br /><b>Queen of Hungary Mist </b>is no ordinary toner. Unlike other face mists and flower waters, this one doesn't just help your next skin care step to sink deeper into the skin, it actually works as a separate treatment. After I spray it on the clean face and massage it in I immediately can feel that it works. It softens and hydrates the skin. And needless to say, it smells great.<br />I'm sure you know that glow of the freshly cleansed and moisturized skin. Well,&nbsp;<b>Illuminating Moisturizer </b>gives you that glow plus it keeps your face looking fresh and supple all day. I was actually surprised when I saw myself in the mirror during the day after using this cream. I looked like I've just finished&nbsp;my morning skincare ritual. Apparently, it contains the ruby crystal, which I guess is what makes it illuminating. However, I haven't noticed any shimmer particles on my skin, yet it looked dewy and illuminated.<br /><b>Rejuvenating&nbsp;Night Cream </b>is a very rich nourishing cream perfect for the night time when your skin needs some extra love. I use this cream as a treatment and my skin looks great the next morning.<br />This set also comes with a nice <b>travel case and a cleansing&nbsp;mitt</b>.<br />I also got a travel size of <a href="https://www.omorovicza.com/us/all-skincare-products/firming-neck-cream.html" target="_blank"><b>Firming Neck Cream</b></a> with purchase. This one was the least exciting product for me simply because my neck area doesn't need firming and lifting just yet. I still use a little bit of it on my neck in the evening. It is very rich so I think this little jar will last me a while.<br />Overall Omorovicza products are very natural, contain all sorts of powerful ingredients and smell great (which is obviously the most important factor). I am very impressed with the things that I've tried so far and I'm looking forward to trying new things from this brand.Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-18742375115970586582017-10-27T09:12:00.000-07:002017-10-27T18:44:26.114-07:00Lila Meets Moondust. Trick or Treat?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZBIMif2_tg/WfLCMLtbw2I/AAAAAAAAGl4/j3mntGJ3QHYkf42sPP0hWEpi30TbPxJJgCLcBGAs/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZBIMif2_tg/WfLCMLtbw2I/AAAAAAAAGl4/j3mntGJ3QHYkf42sPP0hWEpi30TbPxJJgCLcBGAs/s640/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;Are you ready for the Halloween? Here's a simple vampy makeup look.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eBFXJY8zTQM/WfLCN_jvjII/AAAAAAAAGmI/KbfV_0piHXE9FQ7mNf-mS4_EveoyDjSIwCLcBGAs/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eBFXJY8zTQM/WfLCN_jvjII/AAAAAAAAGmI/KbfV_0piHXE9FQ7mNf-mS4_EveoyDjSIwCLcBGAs/s640/8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUf4ctUK4WQ/WfLCMGEvRtI/AAAAAAAAGl8/jIv_bGl4irYzyn3dnTuaecW3REadnJ0hwCLcBGAs/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="425" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUf4ctUK4WQ/WfLCMGEvRtI/AAAAAAAAGl8/jIv_bGl4irYzyn3dnTuaecW3REadnJ0hwCLcBGAs/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9aAEiKAHqP4/WfLCODSaWCI/AAAAAAAAGmM/vsEgdzHmvhwGf1aJnk-kEikLNRbOOF6lQCLcBGAs/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9aAEiKAHqP4/WfLCODSaWCI/AAAAAAAAGmM/vsEgdzHmvhwGf1aJnk-kEikLNRbOOF6lQCLcBGAs/s640/9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Face:<br />IT Cosmetics CC+ Illumination in Medium<br />Becca Illuminate Coverage Complexion Creme in Porcelain and Driftwood<br />Urban Decay Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid<br />Marc Jacobs Bold Blush in Shameless<br />Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Medium/Deep Matte Bronzer<br /><br />Eyes:<br />Natasha Denona Lila Palette: Per Se, Nude Mauve, Viola, Amethyst, Livid, Purpure<br />Urban Decay Moondust Palette: Magnetic, Element, Vega<br />Hourglass Mechanical Gel Eye Liner in Canyon<br />Sisley Mascara So Intense in Deep Black<br />Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara<br /><br />Brows:<br />NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Taupe<br />Glossier Boy Brow in Black<br /><br />Lips:<br />Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Exorcism<br />Wet n Wild Metallic Liquid Lipstick in Indigo&nbsp;Your Own Way<br />Too Faced Melted Latex in Hot MessGabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-86650929766522168832017-10-18T11:45:00.000-07:002017-10-18T13:27:54.095-07:00A $250 Bath Ritual.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Fj-bFsusV0/WdZ80S52n9I/AAAAAAAAGis/As1CMRDww60f-s2WW9ctvawXo6qgxnQtACLcBGAs/s1600/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Fj-bFsusV0/WdZ80S52n9I/AAAAAAAAGis/As1CMRDww60f-s2WW9ctvawXo6qgxnQtACLcBGAs/s640/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Have you ever heard about the Therapie Himalayan Detox salts? I'm sure you have as it's very much loved it the beauty community. I've read so many "too good to be true" posts about it and I&nbsp;still could not justify spending $53 on 400 grams of bath salts. <br /><br /><a name='more'></a>But I don't have that much of a problem spending the same amount of money on a discovery kit. And that's what I did. I bought myself a <b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/therapie-discovery-kit.html" target="_blank">Therapie Discovery Kit</a></b> from cult beauty for $58 (if everything was in&nbsp;full size it would have been $250!).<br /><div>In the box we have:<br /><b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/therapie-boost-hair-body-wash.html" target="_blank">Boost Hair &amp; Body Wash</a></b> (50ml). Well, if you like buying Lush shower gels you might as well give this one a go. A full-size bottle of it is about $26 and it has very good ingredients (doesn't have SLS unlike Lush). The smell is an expected calming oil blend, spa-like, no complaints there. I'm not sure I'll ever buy a full size of it just because there are cheaper options I enjoy just as much (The Seaweed Bath Co).<br /><b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/therapie-equillibrium-bath-shower-essence.html" target="_blank">Equilibrium Bath &amp; Shower Essence</a></b> (30ml) is a finicky one for me. It's the use of it I don't understand. As a bath oil, it's pretty straightforward, but what is a shower oil? You're supposed to massage it onto your skin while standing under the shower and then wash it off with a shower gel. I feel like running water slightly dulls the aroma of the essential oils, unlike the hot bath. But my main problem with this product is that I'm supposed to wash it off. First of all&nbsp;- why? Secondly, It's such a waste of product. I guess you can use it in a diffuser or as a perfume oil, but the fact that it's supposed to be washed off bothers me. Otherwise, it smells very good and soothing and it's probably the first oil to&nbsp;have an actual de-stress effect on me. And it has good ingredients as well, so the reason for washing it off is still a mystery to me.<br />The infamous&nbsp;<b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/therapie-himalayan-detox-salts.html" target="_blank">Himalayan Detox Salts</a></b> (70g) did absolutely nothing to me. I specifically saved it for when my muscles will be sore after a workout. I used it in the evening when I was tired and aking and it did nothing to help elevate either of those issues. So this one was a dud.<br />Finally, something that I liked was&nbsp;<b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/therapie-cherish-skin-repair-serum.html" target="_blank">Cherish Skin Repair Serum</a></b> (30ml). I love me a good body oil and this one is pretty good. It has a very luxurious smell to it and it leaves the skin very soft, supple and fragrant. Is it better than my cheaper rose body oil from Dr.&nbsp;Haushka? No, it's not.<br />Last but not least I found&nbsp;<b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/therapie-restore-aura-spray.html" target="_blank">Restore Aura Spray</a></b> (30ml) surprisingly nice as well. Initially, I thought of this one as the most unnecessary&nbsp;one and I didn't expect to get any results from it. But you know what, I sleep like a baby 10 minutes after I spray it on my face and inhale it. It has an almost medicinal smell to it, but a pleasant one. It's good during the day too, to pause, unwind and take a deep breath.<br />My final verdict on this Discovery Kit is that it sure made me more curious about the brand even though I wasn't impressed by all of the products I've tried. Do I think this whole ritual is worth $250? At least not for me. But it was fun to try and I would recommend the Discovery Kit weather you want to treat yourself or someone else. I'm sure it would make an amazing present.&nbsp;</div>Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-84214048850390694522017-10-09T11:10:00.004-07:002017-10-10T21:47:06.197-07:00Glossy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wOc8MU6EGvs/WdZ9aK4BeYI/AAAAAAAAGi4/AjIhoqap5nQu868y_UwdBugbzN-dmLTTgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wOc8MU6EGvs/WdZ9aK4BeYI/AAAAAAAAGi4/AjIhoqap5nQu868y_UwdBugbzN-dmLTTgCLcBGAs/s640/2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />This might not be the most wearable makeup look, but you can omit the gloss on the eyes and it'll be a perfectly wearable night out/party look.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br />Face:<br />Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation in 5 medium<br />Charlotte Tilbury Mini Miracle Eye Wand in shade 2<br />Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Moonlight<br />Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal<br /><br />Eyes:<br />Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette 5 in #09<br />Tarte Tartelette Eyeshadow Palette shade power player<br />Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Crystal (not cruelty-free)<br /><br />Brows:<br />Glossier Boy Brow in Black<br /><br />Lips:<br />Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk<br />Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Crystal (not cruelty-free)<br /><br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-38060005575121391432017-09-11T15:00:00.000-07:002017-09-11T15:00:02.695-07:00My Lightweight Morning Skin Care Routine for Warmer Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xLBpGIAc4fE/V-q6nmZfiaI/AAAAAAAAF2s/PsbjL4CEa2A_P2YqnncAF_4hGW3UOen-ACLcB/s1600/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xLBpGIAc4fE/V-q6nmZfiaI/AAAAAAAAF2s/PsbjL4CEa2A_P2YqnncAF_4hGW3UOen-ACLcB/s640/14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Unlike in most other parts of the world, September in California doesn't mean that the autumn is here. This year autumn here started with a heat wave with temperature rising over 100F. Needless to say I didn't want to use heavy moisturizers in the morning. But I still needed to have something on my skin before applying the sunscreen. So here's my hot day morning skin care I've been reaching fore.<br /><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.perriconemd.com/skincare/cleansers/nutritive-cleanser-MP0065.html" target="_blank">Perricone MD Nutritive Cleanser</a>&nbsp;is surprisingly average. It does the job of cleaning the skin but that's about it. It doesn't dry out my skin yet it doesn't moisturize it either. So it's kind of a neutral product that leaves your skin clean and ready for the next step in your skincare regimen. I don't mind using it for now but I won't buy it again.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.aesop.com/us/p/skin/tone/parsley-seed-anti-oxidant-facial-toner/" target="_blank">Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner</a>&nbsp;is a perfect product to help you and your skin to wake up in the morning. It is incredibly&nbsp;refreshing and slightly tingly. My skin looks instantly brighter and glowing after I use this toner. I enjoy using it very much and I will be buying more of it in the future.<br /><a href="https://www.perriconemd.com/skincare/anti-aging-eye-treatments/brightening-eye-cream-MP0097.html" target="_blank"><br /></a><a href="https://www.perriconemd.com/skincare/anti-aging-eye-treatments/brightening-eye-cream-MP0097.html" target="_blank">Perricone MD PRE:EMPT Series Brightening Eye Cream</a>&nbsp;is also perfect for mornings. It has lightweight texture that delivers the perfect amount of moisture for the day time. It probably wouldn't be enough if you'll be using only this eye cream. But I use more nourishing night cream so it works for me. However, this eye cream isn't something special and I see myself easily&nbsp;switching to anything&nbsp;else.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.mvskincare.com/collections/mv-organic-skincare/products/instant-revival-booster" target="_blank">MV Organic Skincare Instant Revival Booster</a>&nbsp;is a lightweight oil. What is surprising about this one is that it doesn't make your skin look oily at all. I don't really mind looking slightly dewy but this one almost looks matte on the skin. This oil feels light on the skin, looks light and absorbs very quickly. And the skin feels very soft and smooth immediately. This oil makes me curious to try more products from the brand.Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-78566124532014801492017-09-05T13:43:00.002-07:002017-09-05T13:43:44.638-07:00One Brand Skincare Regimen. Evanhealy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fde9_TJD1Uw/WUtAmGhe8eI/AAAAAAAAGes/eu843s8DZPkXWAsSrBbXOwSQ-aQNnW_vwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fde9_TJD1Uw/WUtAmGhe8eI/AAAAAAAAGes/eu843s8DZPkXWAsSrBbXOwSQ-aQNnW_vwCLcBGAs/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A few months ago while I was shopping at Whole Foods, a skincare brand called Evanhealy caught my eye. The packaging was very minimalistic-looking and clean. However, it didn't say that the products were cruelty-free, for that I had to contact the brand directly.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; After using products from Evanhealy for quite a while my verdict is - it's good. It's like Tata Harper but more affordable and with more character. I've never thought that skin care can have a character. But this one certainly does have one. Browsing their website is both educational and inspirational. This brand made me rethink some of the habits that I had in my skincare. For example, I gave up all acid/enzyme&nbsp;peeling treatments. While it does give you instant results it also makes your skin more sensitive and vulnerable. Anyway, I can talk about this brand for hours, let's dive into the details.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;One of the most impressive things that I've tried from Evannhealy&nbsp;is the <a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/clay-mask/lemongrass-facial-polish.html" target="_blank"><b>Lemongrass Facial Polish</b></a>. It comes in that kind of packaging that spices usually&nbsp;come in, with a twist-and-shake top. Not very fancy and it does look messy all the time. It also smells like herbs and spices. But it is so incredibly good for your skin. It claims to be a cleanser, a toner, and a face mask all in one. And it actually is. My skin feels and looks great every time after I use this product. I used to love grainy scrubs, I still do. But I always thought that milder scrubs don't do anything for your skin. And this facial polish is not your typical facial scrub. It feels very soft when you rub it onto your face, and the first time I used it I thought it won't make any difference. But once you wash it off your face you can feel and see the difference in your skin. It's soft and supple, full of life and healthy glow. If you want to explore this brand I would recommend starting&nbsp;with Lemongrass Facial Polish.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; After cleansing comes toning. Evanhealy has a wide range of hydrosols for any taste and purpose. I currently use the <b><a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/hydrosouls/heart-of-summer-facial-tonic-hydrosoul.html" target="_blank">Heart of Summer Hydrosoul</a></b>.&nbsp;I don't really see the difference in terms&nbsp;of results between all of the hydrosols that I've tried. For me, the only thing that changes is the smell. In terms of results, I would say it's one of those products that I believe that it does something very good to my skin but I don't see a drastic&nbsp;difference. However, when you use it in conjunction with serums and creams it helps the following products to penetrate deeper into the skin which is always good.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;<b>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/serums/sea-algae-serum.html" target="_blank">Sea Algae Serum</a></b>&nbsp;intrigued me because I've read in Q&amp;A section that it helps to stop your sunscreen from migrating into your eyes. It didn't work for me, unfortunately. Not that it didn't stop the sunscreen from getting into my eyes, it just didn't sink into my skin and stayed on top of it. And when I was on vacation in Thailand in high humidity and high temperature, as soon as I started sweating it was sliding off my face along with the sunscreen. For less hot climate it's ok, but not great. I would not buy this one again.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; <b>Rose Vetiver Fluid Moisturizer</b> was a limited edition, unfortunately. I would have bought it again because it is a great moisturizer. I use it day or night, with or without additional products. For my dry skin, it works well on its own, leaving my skin looking healthy and supple. It basically is a cross between <b><a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/moisture-eye-lip/rose-vetiver-day-moisturizer.html" target="_blank">Rose Vetiver Day Moisturiser</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/moisture-eye-lip/light-moisture-replenishing-fluid.html" target="_blank">Light Moisture Replenishing Fluid</a></b>. &nbsp;First is more nourishing and aromatic, the second one is lighter in texture.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; For the eyes, there is a very convenient <a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/moisture-eye-lip/wild-carrot-nourishing-eye-balm.html" target="_blank"><b>Wild Carrot Nourishing Eye Balm</b></a>. It basically is a balm in a stick form for your eyes. Very easy to use and nourishing for the eyes. It does get into the eyes if I apply too much, but a little bit is enough to nourish the skin and not get into the eyes.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; And the final touch is the perfume oil. Mine is the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/parfumerie/jasmine-perfume.html" target="_blank"><b>Jasmine</b></a>&nbsp;and it was a gift with purchase. A very pleasant surprise I must say. It smells gorgeous and looks very pretty on my vanity table. It's not very long-lasting so I prefer applying it after the shower/bath as an additional pampering step before going to bed. It is slightly pricey for the amount of product you get, so I'm not sure I'll ever purchase it myself.<br /><br /><br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-25572876904412110292017-08-21T11:24:00.000-07:002017-08-21T11:24:58.700-07:00Evanhealy Hibiscus Willow Flower Mask<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1sLWCkaTYf4/WWRfm0xAxNI/AAAAAAAAGf4/8rDikHMFEgYybBbKKbVXdJ4mzOZ8YzscQCLcBGAs/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1sLWCkaTYf4/WWRfm0xAxNI/AAAAAAAAGf4/8rDikHMFEgYybBbKKbVXdJ4mzOZ8YzscQCLcBGAs/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Do you remember that comical look of a woman with a green face mask on her face and a bunch of hair rollers on her head? The one that was so often portrayed in old movies. And men in those movies would&nbsp;always get scared by that look. Well, call Kubrick and von Trier because this face mask is about to step up your scary-mask-face game quite a bit.<br /><a name='more'></a><b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/clay-mask/hibiscus-willow-flower-mask.html" target="_blank">Hibiscus Willow Flower mask&nbsp;by Evanhealy</a></b> makes your face look raw like all skin has been peeled off it. Also just like with all the other&nbsp;Evanhealy face masks you should steer clear from wearing your favorite t-shirt while&nbsp;applying this mask. It has rich berry tones to it and it will most likely stain everything it comes in contact with.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;However, I find it very appropriate for the summer. It smells reminiscent&nbsp;of berries and it feels like you've smooshed a handful of berries onto the skin. Very refreshing after a hot day. And I feel like it restores the vitality&nbsp;of my skin and rejuvenates it. It has a similar effect as a good facial toner does but it stays on the skin longer, therefore, the effect is deeper. And as soon as I wash it off and put on a moisturizer my skin looks very bright and fresh. It also makes a great morning mask for that reason. The only thing that I find slightly annoying is that you have to mix it with water or toner everytime you want to use it as it comes in powder form like all Evanhealy face masks. I would recommend adding&nbsp;slightly more liquid than recommended because it turns out on a thicker side and not very easy to apply if you do as instructed. On the other hand, it makes every application of the face mask as fresh as it can be.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; All in all, I think anyone can enjoy this face mask despite the fact that you need to mix it with water everytime you want to use it. And if you are a fan of Stephen King and always wanted to look like Carrie this face mask is the one for you. All jokes aside, highly recommend trying the mask&nbsp;this summer!Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-73504654136527413212017-08-15T13:53:00.000-07:002017-08-15T13:55:32.215-07:00Effortless Makeup Essentials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2QOFINT5SY/WIuEHHWGUwI/AAAAAAAAGYs/8sL17Q14LiQr_8G7Hg4NwH3WDsfwlYYeQCLcB/s1600/28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2QOFINT5SY/WIuEHHWGUwI/AAAAAAAAGYs/8sL17Q14LiQr_8G7Hg4NwH3WDsfwlYYeQCLcB/s640/28.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; This summer has been quite hot in California so far. Thus I've been either skipping on makeup entirely or wearing a bare minimum of it. The first thing that I ditch entirely in my makeup routine during these hot days is the foundation. I don't want it melting off my face, mixing with sunscreen and sweat.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Concealer, however, works perfectly fine. The one that I've been using is <b><a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/the-retoucher-4-medium.html" target="_blank">The Retoucher</a> by Charlotte Tilbury in 4 Medium</b>. It covers the imperfections, brightens up the whole complexion. What I also like about this concealer is that it's moisturizing yet quite long-lasting. I love how it combines great coverage, decent longevity, and lovely moisturizing texture. However, I'm not the biggest fan of the applicator. Even though it looks sleek and pretty, you do get all the disadvantages of the click-brush applicator. It's not the most hygienic, you do have to click it a million times the first time you use before any product starts to come out, &nbsp;and after that, the brush is forever drenched in product and you can't wash it. I enjoy using The Retoucher so far, but I'll think twice before repurchasing it.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Now, the eyes. I don't know if I'm the only one who hates wearing mascara at all times because it starts to hurt at the roots of my lashes, no matter how expensive or hypoallergenic the mascara is. And the discomfort doesn't go away after I take it off, it lasts for a day or two afterward. One of the mascaras that gives me less discomfort is infamous <b><a href="https://www.toofaced.com/p/mascaras/better-than-sex-mascara/" target="_blank">Better Than Sex</a> mascara by Too Faced</b> (it also comes in a <a href="https://www.toofaced.com/p/mascaras/better-than-sex-waterproof-mascara/" target="_blank">waterproof</a> version, but for everyday use, I find the regular formula works just fine). &nbsp;I found myself reaching for this one more often than the others (aside from causing less pain) is that it looks so darn natural. It separates the lashes and gives them volume. And because the formula of this mascara is so thin it doesn't clump and coats every lash making it more visible and black.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;But my favorite way of defining my eyes is a simple black eyeliner. I am very passionate about this eye <b>pencil by Pacifica in the color <a href="https://www.pacificabeauty.com/collections/all-makeup/products/natural-eye-pencil" target="_blank">Fringe</a></b>&nbsp;. It is not too soft and not too stiff, just the perfect consistency. The color is classic brown which is also perfect for everyday makeup. And it is super hypoallergenic because I don't feel it on my eyes at all (yes, eyeliners irritate my lashes too, yay). It's not completely smudge-proof, but it'll stay on your eyes unless you'll be rubbing them frequently.<br />To add some subtle bling to my eye makeup I love using this <b>By Terry Ombre Blackstar Cream Eyeshadow in <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/449210" target="_blank">Bronze Moon</a></b>. It's incredibly easy to use, you don't even need a brush to apply or to blend it out. All you need is your finger. It honestly takes me a minute to do my eye makeup with this handy eyeshadow stick. And the color on me just gives more definition and a subtle elegant sparkle to my eyes. With this one, I have no complaints whatsoever.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; For the lips, I've been loving this combo from <b>Kevyn Aucoin</b> that I got as a part of <a href="https://www.kevynaucoin.com/product/the-expert-lip-color?product_id=ExpertLipColorKit#" target="_blank"><b>The Expert Lip Kit (The Minimalist)</b></a>. <b>The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil</b> blew me away. &nbsp;I have no idea why it's so underrated in the blogosphere. Basically, this lip pencil is a pure pigment in a solid serum form. It sounds weird, I know. But when you apply it, it glides on your lips leaving weightless concentrated pigment on. I expected it to be creamy or slightly sticky like Charlotte Tilbury's lip pencils, but you actually can't feel it on your lips at all. But you definitely can see it, especially if you go with a shade or two darker than your own lip color. This one in medium ever so slightly darker than my lips so I find it perfect for a slightly enhanced pout.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; <b>The Expert Lip Color lipstick in Roserin</b> on its own at first seemed slightly too pink for me. But applied with the lip pencil it looks simply perfect. The formula of the lipstick is also very comfortable to wear. And it smells very delicious. Love it!<br />And a finishing touch to pull this look together is this pretty dusty rose nail color by <b>TENOVERTEN in <a href="http://www.tenoverten.com/product/013-mulberry" target="_blank">Mulberry</a></b>. It's 8-free, cruelty-free (like everything I've mentioned above) and richly pigmented.<br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-33150458794623115762017-07-20T09:31:00.001-07:002017-07-20T09:31:29.057-07:00My Face Mask Vault<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F5gADRePIVA/WUtP9gGZ7sI/AAAAAAAAGfM/XUueIN77FscQs9eXWf8oFtDtyN18JcPKgCLcBGAs/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1183" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F5gADRePIVA/WUtP9gGZ7sI/AAAAAAAAGfM/XUueIN77FscQs9eXWf8oFtDtyN18JcPKgCLcBGAs/s640/1.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In my skin care, I prefer switching between a few products, therefore having more than one product for each purpose. I always have at least two cleansers, two moisturizers, two serums, two eye creams etc. That's how I've built this face mask collection over the last few months. I use them not as often as moisturizers and toners so when I buy a new mask turns out I still have a few to use.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; I'll start with two face masks that are not cruelty-free. When I was putting them into my basket at Sephora I was somehow sure Belif is a cruelty-free brand. And only when I sat down to write this review I found out that it's being sold in China, which means their products are being tested on animals. And if that's something you don't care about,&nbsp;I probably still wouldn't recommend any of these two. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/peat-miracle-revital-clay-mask-P412441?skuId=1862838&amp;icid2=belif_lp_mask_madness_carousel:p412441" target="_blank">Peat Miracle Revital Clay mask</a> is a pretty basic clay face mask. I didn't see any difference in my skin after using it, no brightening effect, no tightened pores. It also isn't very effective at extracting oil and impurities from the skin. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/the-true-tincture-mask-chamomile-P416534?skuId=1905272&amp;keyword=BELIF%20The%20True%20Tincture%20Mask%20-%20Chamomile" target="_blank">The True Tincture mask</a> with chamomile also wasn't very impressive. It's a good pick me up in the morning just to feel more fresh and awake. However, I haven't noticed more even skin or extreme moisturization. None of these two masks are bad, but they are not distinctively good either.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Another product I've been trying to love but it wasn't that great is the overhyped <a href="http://www.tataharperskincare.com/resurfacing-mask" target="_blank">Resurfacing Mask</a> by Tata Harper. It's very similar to The True Tincture mask by Belif. It has gel-like consistency and supposed to be brightening and resurfacing. However, it doesn't do anything great to my skin. All I can say about this face mask is that it's tingly and refreshing. But for the price tag that it comes with it is not enough.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Now onto the good stuff. Evanhealy has been a discovery for me. I love the philosophy behind this brand, the prices, and the packaging. But most importantly I love almost every product from Evanhealy. These two face masks are no exception.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; The <a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/clay-mask/french-rose-clay.html" target="_blank">French Rose Clay</a> mask is very good at pulling out impurities and light exfoliation. It's also has a bright brick color to it, which is both good and bad. It gives my face lightly flushed look which I like. But you also should never ever use this mask while wearing something you like because once this clay touches the fabric (especially white) you can never wash it off completely. I only use this one while I'm soaking it the bathtub, I've learned the lesson the hard way (a few t-shirts later).<br />Then there's <a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/shop-by-category/clay-mask/green-tea-clay-126.html" target="_blank">Green Tea Clay</a> mask.&nbsp;What I like about this one is that it really detoxifies and brightens the skin. On the other hand, when it dries it shrinks and pulls the skin very hard and almost painfully. So probably don't wait until it's completely dry with this one.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; If you want the same detoxifying effect but without the tugging of the skin and mixing the clay with water by yourself than&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aesop.com/us/p/skin/treat-masque/parsley-seed-cleansing-masque/?siteName=Aesop%20United%20States" target="_blank">Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque</a> is just for you. This mask is truly a superhero&nbsp;and probably one of the most effective masks that I've tried. It sucks out all the impurities and excess&nbsp;oils out of your pores and doesn't dry out your skin. It's almost twice as expensive as Evanhealy ones but it's worth it. So when my skin needs a quick fix this Parsley Seed mask is the one that I'm reaching for.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; And the last mask in my collection is the <a href="http://www.skyniceland.com/product-81-fresh-start-mask" target="_blank">Fresh Start Mask</a> by Skyn&nbsp;Iceland. It's supposed to be a re-texturizing mask. And it basically is a two-step peeling system with clay and acid steps. I haven't been reaching for this one as much after I've started using Evanhealy products. I've read a lot of persuasive facts about chemical peeling on her website and&nbsp;it kind of spoke to me. So now I try to avoid all kinds of aggressive treatments for my skin. But when I was using this two-step mask I did enjoy it. And the clay part smells a lot like natural sulfured clay. So it must be really good for the skin. It's the peeling part of this mask that I'm not sure about.Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-14066266535411617312017-01-20T10:25:00.001-08:002017-02-20T13:02:48.173-08:00All You Need to Keep Your Body Moisturized This Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1BiyrT6oef8/WIGYpKjLCSI/AAAAAAAAGYA/1Akz12GNW-c9VrQme0az88osRAZy4uZ5QCLcB/s1600/30.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1BiyrT6oef8/WIGYpKjLCSI/AAAAAAAAGYA/1Akz12GNW-c9VrQme0az88osRAZy4uZ5QCLcB/s640/30.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; I don't like spending a lot of money on something that won't last more than a few uses. And body care tends to be something I go through very quickly. Mostly because you need more product to cover your body rather than your face, duh. So when you spend $100 on face oil that you'll be able to use for almost a year it doesn't feel so painful as when you spend the same amount on a body oil that'll be gone at the end of the month.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; <b><i>Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating&nbsp;Oil</i></b>&nbsp;was $26 and it totally blew me away after the first use. It's amazing in every possible way. First of all, it absorbs instantly. You can slather it on after the shower and go run your errands the next minute. The skin feels very comfortable and soft after using it. The smell is nothing out of this world but still very lovely.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Before I've discovered this body oil I've been using Burt's Bees Mama Bee oil and I was loving it. But it doesn't absorb as quickly as the Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Oil so it could make a mess sometimes on the clothes or furniture that I've touched. This one is pure magic. You put it on, it does the job, sinks in and you're left with just great skin. I don't have much more to say about it, this oil is simply beautiful. I'm looking forward to trying more from Weleda's body care line. If all of it is just as good, then I've probably hit a gold mine.<br />&nbsp; Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-82382506217491514792017-01-11T08:55:00.000-08:002017-02-24T16:17:37.095-08:00Moody Winter Makeup Look (All Cruelty Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nca0h7OrsHM/WHVtxbxzI6I/AAAAAAAAGVU/JxuGQTfdXxsOZkP_M9Yw8UGwcw82rnvDwCLcB/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nca0h7OrsHM/WHVtxbxzI6I/AAAAAAAAGVU/JxuGQTfdXxsOZkP_M9Yw8UGwcw82rnvDwCLcB/s640/10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />&nbsp; &nbsp; Hello, everyone. This winter in California has been very gloomy and rain has been pouring down almost 24/7. So one day at Sephora I saw this liquid lipstick by Kat Von D and it called for me. The very same day I picked up my very first Champagne Pop by Becca. Oh yes, I'm that late to the party. So this is how this look was born in my head. And I must say I've surprised myself with how much I loved the look of nearly black lip color on my face. I'm more of a lover of "all natural" makeup looks.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br />&nbsp; &nbsp;But this one was perfect for this time of the year and for my mood I was in.<br />If you want to start wearing darker lip colors but don't know where to start, here are two lip colors (<a href="http://www.gabrielnemro.com/2015/10/5-minute-makeup-with-delicious-fall-lip.html" target="_blank">one</a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gabrielnemro.com/2016/12/my-simple-holiday-party-makeup.html" target="_blank">two</a>) that were transitional for me prior to this color. They helped me to gradually get into berry-toned lipsticks and not feel uncomfortable wearing them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ivOhBMkKFcE/WHVtxSPmRMI/AAAAAAAAGVY/XfTzz3vNK20FTK3CAuSyT55WEnUnGXJNgCLcB/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ivOhBMkKFcE/WHVtxSPmRMI/AAAAAAAAGVY/XfTzz3vNK20FTK3CAuSyT55WEnUnGXJNgCLcB/s640/11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Face<br />Hourglass Viel primer<br />It Cosmetics CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream<br />Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish powder in 2 medium<br />Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop<br />Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Bronzing Veil in Tropical Days<br /><br />Eyes<br />Chantecaille Protect The Lions Eye Palette<br />Perricone MD No Mascara Mascara<br />Charlotte Tilbury Rock’n’Kohl in Amber Moon<br /><br />Brows<br />NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Taupe<br /><br />Lips<br />Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Exorcism<br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-10658013077241052502017-01-06T09:36:00.000-08:002017-02-24T16:22:40.414-08:00New in My Skin Care Rotation. Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PDAN17loJHU/WFQcyhtuK3I/AAAAAAAAGSE/jDZSXZQPfxMM0NGHpavK5NRMo2SZ0sn3ACLcB/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PDAN17loJHU/WFQcyhtuK3I/AAAAAAAAGSE/jDZSXZQPfxMM0NGHpavK5NRMo2SZ0sn3ACLcB/s640/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp;Sometimes I really don't have time and patience for a 10-step morning routine. And these past few weeks I've been really lazy with my skin care. Not lazy enough to skip it completely, however, &nbsp;but sometimes I would use a toner and a cotton pad instead of washing my face with a cleanser. And let me tell you it feels great.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br />&nbsp; &nbsp;I love the Aesop one which I've mentioned in my <a href="http://www.gabrielnemro.com/2016/12/new-in-my-skin-care-rotation-evening.html" target="_blank">evening skin care routine</a>&nbsp;. And I use the same eye cream as well. Sometimes I just apply my favorite face oil after a toner or a cleanser and go on with my day.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;On the days when I feel like going an extra mile with my skin care I use a&nbsp;serum. After my toner and before the oil, no deviations here. Frankly speaking, I have mixed feelings towards this&nbsp;<b><i>Juice Beauty Antioxidant Serum</i></b>. First few applications it stayed on my face till the very evening. I could not feel it during the day, it actually made my skin feel very smooth and soft. But when I went to wash my face I felt that I was washing it all off, as none of it was absorbed by the skin. But after a few a&nbsp;times everything went to normal. I've also started using less product and now I like it better. And it helps to create a great surface for the makeup as well. But it's not the best serum I've tried.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;My face oil of choice this month has been <b><i>MV Organics Instant Revival</i></b>. Smells good, works well, sinks into the skin without a trace if you use a small amount. Not that I have anything against the&nbsp;dewy skin, on the contrary. But if you do, just so you know, no one will know you've just put oil on your face.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;Spray/toner that I've been loving is by <b><i>Evanhealy</i></b>. A brand I've stumbled upon at Whole Foods market. This <b><i>Lavender Facial Tonic HydroSoul</i></b> has a smell that is not for everyone. It doesn't smell like lavender in it's most common form. It is very natural and it smells more like lavender tea rather than essential oil. I love it anyway, I find it therapeutic and mind-clearing and I'm looking forward to trying other hydroSouls.<br /><br /><br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-34738754413245209192016-12-29T10:38:00.000-08:002017-02-24T16:25:12.474-08:00New In My Skin Care Rotation. Evening.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-84wZz7UNXYM/WFOITDzwKLI/AAAAAAAAGRk/xEm7CQGmvtIZfTyFU8c7ZDYZohPHZw4XACLcB/s1600/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-84wZz7UNXYM/WFOITDzwKLI/AAAAAAAAGRk/xEm7CQGmvtIZfTyFU8c7ZDYZohPHZw4XACLcB/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Switching to cruelty-free products, and I've said it many times already, made me go outside of my comfort zone and take so many scary leaps of faith with many different brands and products. And I haven't been disappointed as many times as I expected. So today I'm excited to share with you these four products that have won their place in my heart and my daily skin care routine.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; The first step after cleansing my skin is this <b><i>Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant &nbsp;Facial Toner</i></b>. It's very refreshing and I even use it instead of washing my face in the morning sometimes. I simply drench a cotton pad with it and wipe my face. And my skin feels tighter and fresher afterward. It has lots of great ingredients and helps fight negative radicals in your skin.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Then I apply my eye cream. Currently it is <i style="font-weight: bold;">Tata Harper Restorative Eye Cream</i>. The reason why I love it is because it is non-migrating. It means that I can put it all over my eye area, including the eye lids, and it won't get into my eyes (eyeballs and all that). I've had rivers streaming out of my eyes caused by an eye cream quite a few times before and it's not something anybody would want. This eye cream is also all natural, organic does the job perfectly.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;Next step is slightly gimmicky. This <b><i>Kate Somerville Mega-C Dual Radiance Serum</i></b>&nbsp;has two tubes with two different products in it. One contains moisturizer, the other one contains vitamin C for your skin, but you need to mix them together. And it actually makes sense because this way vitamin C stays intact until the very when you apply it to your skin. Otherwise it would have reacted with the cream base and wouldn't have been as effective. And the process of pushing two different pumps on one bottle and mixing two substances in the palm of my hand makes me feel a bit like a mad scientist. It also does sting almost every time. Feels just like Good Genes from Sunday Riley, nothing unbearable and worth the results.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;Speaking of <b><i>Sunday Riley</i></b>, it has been in my skin care rotation constantly for over a year now. And I don't think it's ever going to be completely replaced. I love every product I've tried from that brand and currently I'm using <b><i>Luna</i></b> oil. I love it in every way and that's pretty much all,&nbsp;what I have to say about it.<br /><br /><br />Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-42896272209132402562016-12-22T16:45:00.000-08:002017-02-24T16:30:53.775-08:00My Simple Holiday Party Makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UX-8w2NHJWc/WFN6slt4Q1I/AAAAAAAAGRA/7V7fSnt9JkMWwFhU1NPvSBlMdzekq55XwCLcB/s1600/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UX-8w2NHJWc/WFN6slt4Q1I/AAAAAAAAGRA/7V7fSnt9JkMWwFhU1NPvSBlMdzekq55XwCLcB/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; I'll start this post with a few bits of advice on what not to do on the day of any important events you're planning to attend to. First of all - do not go to a hair salon you've never been to before to have your hair done.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br />God knows I needed something stronger than a cup of coffee to calm my nerves after I walked out of my salon in Santana Row. My hair stylist started making my hair the wrong way from the very beginning so the whole composition (can I call it that?) was wrong at the very core. But she was refusing to redo what she's done, instead she was trying to persuade me that I don't understand anything about hair styling and that it can't be done the way I want it to. She threw at me phrases like: "your hair is too healthy, I'll have to work with that", "your hair is too dark/long to make it look like that", "your head is a different shape, so the way I did your hair makes it look much better than that thing on the photo you showed me", "no no! it looks so renaissancy (seriously?), let me take a picture you'll see how great it is". And than she took a few pictures and mumbled with a rather less enthusiastic tone in her voice "oh actually it doesn't photograph well, let me fix it". You don't say. Ugh.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-68RWTmEYeQM/WFODkUuQH6I/AAAAAAAAGRY/bwVJQcZeyWIBNOPLEsOzZWQSovWm8wJhgCLcB/s1600/IMG_5164.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-68RWTmEYeQM/WFODkUuQH6I/AAAAAAAAGRY/bwVJQcZeyWIBNOPLEsOzZWQSovWm8wJhgCLcB/s320/IMG_5164.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4d3Ah-GVMvM/WFODgn_a4UI/AAAAAAAAGRU/zcZMOXzEPu4MTml9L3AwAG4M2mtFeFQvgCLcB/s1600/200322e6418186dfa596a025f4827a98.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4d3Ah-GVMvM/WFODgn_a4UI/AAAAAAAAGRU/zcZMOXzEPu4MTml9L3AwAG4M2mtFeFQvgCLcB/s320/200322e6418186dfa596a025f4827a98.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Here's your typical case "expectations vs reality". I kept telling my stylist that that bump on my head looks hideous and that it should be gone, that I wanted fluffier braids. Anyway, she ended up fixing into something slightly resembling the picture and for that I paid $80. I left that salon shaken with silent anger and in no mood to party any time soon. But it was nothing a cocktail and a delicious lunch could not fix.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; After that comes second advice - do not under any circumstances walk into makeup/clothing store. Or any store for that matter. Any shopping before the event should be prohibited, run all those sorts of errands at least a few days ahead! You know where I'm going with this advice, don't you? I went shopping for makeup and presents after lunch and time flew mercilessly fast.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; All that adventures left me with roughly about 30 min to get ready. I wore a simple cream-color dress by&nbsp;<a href="http://us.asos.com/warehouse/warehouse-lace-collar-midi-dress/prd/7174782?iid=7174782&amp;clr=Cream&amp;SearchQuery=warehouse%20dress&amp;pgesize=14&amp;pge=0&amp;totalstyles=14&amp;gridsize=3&amp;gridrow=1&amp;gridcolumn=1" target="_blank">Warehouse</a>&nbsp;which gave me a perfect opportunity to wear bold lip color. Here's the full list of products I used:<br /><br /><i><b>Face</b></i><br />Kat Von D Lock It Foundation in Light 48<br />Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish powder in 2 medium<br />Becca Champagne Pop Highlighter<br /><br /><b><i>Eyes</i></b><br />Chantecaille Protect The Lions Eye Palette<br />Tart Tartelette palette<br />Nars Audacious Mascara in Black Moon<br />Pacifica Natural Eye Pencil in Fringe<br /><br /><b><i>Lips</i></b><br />Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Exorcism<br />Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in NoriGabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697933365828145223.post-15047603483330658892016-12-16T09:10:00.001-08:002017-02-24T16:32:49.940-08:00My Absolutely Favorite Every Day Sunscreen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-84tb2WSmsyA/WFLbATDqKaI/AAAAAAAAGQw/rtHbtRxzI68b6aIIkZjYHs_EoV7WdKCsQCLcB/s1600/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-84tb2WSmsyA/WFLbATDqKaI/AAAAAAAAGQw/rtHbtRxzI68b6aIIkZjYHs_EoV7WdKCsQCLcB/s640/6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Winter or not, it is still very important to protect your skin from sun damage. However, there are a few reasons why I've been skipping on using sunscreen, even during summer, unless I knew the sun is blazing outside and I'll burn otherwise.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a>The first reason for that is the feeling the product leaves on my skin. The majority of sunscreens have uncomfortable textures, at least to my taste. They either are very oily or silicony, I don't want any of that on my skin during the day (or ever, actually). Second reason - the smell. That strong chemical smell that haunts you all day long until you wash it off. Some people like it, I personally despise it. Third reason - that naughty white hue that makes you look slightly sick and gray. The healthiest type of sunscreen is the physical one (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide), but it comes with this price of having a&nbsp;slightly gray face (unless you have very pale skin).<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Perricone MD Photo Plasma doesn't have any of those three things I've mentioned above. Which makes it my perfect daily healthy sunscreen. It goes on like a usual oil-free moisturizer, it has barely any smell to it, it doesn't give my skin white/gray mask effect and its active ingredient is titanium dioxide. SPF 30 is also perfect for daily use.<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;The only thing I don't like about this product is the price. Yeap, $75 is not cheap at all, but I think eventually it is worth the cause. If it helps me not to skip my sunscreen and to protect my skin from damaging effect of the sun, it is worth it. Can you protect your skin for a much cheaper price? You absolutely can, but it won't be as pleasant to use as this one. However, if you've come across a similar but cheaper sunscreen, please let me know!Gabriel Nemrohttps://plus.google.com/101691302439219907114noreply@blogger.com0